Parents have been told to keep a keen eye on their children as demand for threadworm treatment is up 73% compared to this time last year, suggesting a spike in cases in February 2026. The common ...

Pharmacists can recommend treatments to rid your family of the parasite but children could still be vulnerable ...

Your baby’s got what?! Threadworms are dreaded by parents, but they look (and sound) much worse than they really are. Plus, it’s easy to get rid of them They may look hideous, but threadworms are more ...

The contagious parasite is common in children and they can become infected again even after treatment ...

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